Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Corvallis, Oregon, registered in 1951, with $227,792 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1400 Nw 9th St, Corvallis, OR, 97330 EIN 93-0169158 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$228K
▼ 16.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$288K
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating53 mo reserves · -26% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA: 53 mo reserves · -26% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $279K (FY2015) to $228K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $47KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
-26.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$47K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,792▼16.2% | $288,147▼9.4% | $1,283,095▼6.9% | $1,329,757▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $271,904▲0.8% | $317,927▲5.6% | $1,377,737▼0.5% | $1,427,317▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $269,725▲27.4% | $301,025▲25.3% | $1,384,358▼11.7% | $1,430,509▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $211,652▼18.5% | $240,194▲20.5% | $1,568,341 | $1,622,417▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $259,830▲13.1% | $199,284▼12.2% | $1,568,134▲4.0% | $1,588,516▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $229,808▼10.3% | $226,961▼24.7% | $1,507,588▼1.4% | $1,509,121▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $256,075▼17.2% | $301,236▼1.5% | $1,528,594▼2.7% | $1,528,594▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $309,366▼1.9% | $305,876▼6.8% | $1,571,574▲2.6% | $1,571,574▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $315,412▲13.3% | $328,158▲8.5% | $1,531,440▼3.7% | $1,584,253▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $278,503 | $302,501▲54.9% | $1,589,983▲4.9% | $1,597,964▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $195,248▼3.9% | $1,515,650▼2.7% | $1,636,809▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $203,112▼7.6% | $1,558,308▼15.8% | $1,585,890▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $219,825 | $1,850,920 | $1,857,759 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-0169158, based in Corvallis, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-0169158.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $227,792 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 93-0169158) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.